Despite putting up tremendous fights against Palmer and rival Kenai, the Soldotna Stars’ volleyball team’s season ended on Friday afternoon at the NLC tournament in Wasilla. The Stars had two players named to the All-Conference First-Team, freshman Ituau Tuisaula and senior Drewe Zeek. Cally Christianson was named to the All-Conference Second-Team. Abi Tuttle received the Good Sportsmanship award for SOHI.

The Soldotna swim program enjoyed strong performances from both its girls and boys teams at the state meet in Juneau this past weekend. The boys finished fourth overall, missing a podium spot by just one point. The girls finished ninth overall. Top individual performers on the boys side included Cody Watkins (2nd in the 50 free and 3rd in the 100 butterfly), Jacob Hall (2nd in the 500 free), Jacob Creglow (3rd in the 100 breast stroke), and the 200 medley relay team (finished 2nd overall). On the girls’ side, top performers included Sydney Juliussen (5th in the 100 free) and the 200 medley relay team (finished 4th overall). The girls were also awarded the Good Sportsmanship award.

The SOHI wrestling team finished 6th at the Colony Invite this weekend. Top performances from the Stars included Logan Craig (4th in the 98 pound division), Gideon Hutchison (1st in the 113 pound division), Brayde Wolfe (2nd in the 126 pound division), Bechler Metcalf (2nd in the 152 pound division), and Abraham Van Hout (3rd in the 170 pound division). In the consolation bracket, SOHI received individual championships from Joe Van Hout (132 pounds), Hudson Metcalf (152 pounds), and Joey Street (160 pounds).

The Soldotna Stars’ hockey team won the annual Peninsula Ice Challenge at the Soldotna Sports Center. SOHI swept the competition, earning wins against Houston (3-0 on Thursday), Homer (4-3 on Friday) and Kenai (5-2 on Saturday). SOHI’s game against Homer was particularly thrilling, as a goal from freshman Galen Brantley broke the 3-3 tie with 5 seconds remaining in the game. This came immediately following a penalty shot from Homer that was turned away on an incredible save from junior Billy Yoder. Soldotna starts their season with a perfect 3-0 record.

Tuesday, November 8th

Wednesday, November 9th

NFHS Blood Drive

Cheer – End of Season Banquet (7:00 pm)

SOHI Commons

Thursday, November 10th

Wrestling vs Kenai (Duals – SOPREP)

Weigh-ins – 5:00 pm

Meet starts at 6:00 pm

Once Upon a Mattress Musical (7:00-9:00 pm)

SOHI Theater

Friday, November 11th

Wrestling @ Peninsula Duals (Nikiski)

Once Upon a Mattress Musical (7:00-9:00 pm)

SOHI Theater

Saturday, November 12th

Wrestling @ Peninsula Duals (Nikiski)

Powerlifting Competition – SOHI Gym

Football Craft Fair – SOHI Commons

Once Upon a Mattress Musical (7:00-9:00 pm)

SOHI Theater

Sunday, November 13th

Football Craft Fair – SOHI Commons

Monday, November 14th

Tuesday, November 15th

Wednesday, November 16th

Hockey departs for Fairbanks

Region Health Meeting (4:00 pm)

SOHI Theater

Basketball parent meeting – season information (6:00 pm)

SOHI library

Thursday, November 17th

Hockey @ Lathrop (Big Dipper – 8:00 pm)

Friday, November 18th

Hockey @ West Valley (4:30 pm – UAF Patty Center)

Wrestling @ Lancer Smith (Palmer)

Construction in the upper gym and pool hallway (after school)

Saturday, November 19th

Hockey @ North Pole (Polar Ice Rink – 1:00 pm)

Wrestling @ Lancer Smith (Palmer)

JV Wrestling @ Kenai Jamboree

Construction in the upper gym and pool hallway

What Women Want Shopping Expo (10:00-4:00 pm)

SOHI Commons

STUDENTS/PARENTS!! IT’S TIME TO ORDER SPIRIT CLOTHING AGAIN!! GO TO www.Aresteamstore.com TO ORDER YOUR VERY OWN SOHI SPIRIT CLOTHING. DON’T WAIT…THE STORE CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 10. ORDER NOW, AND YOU’LL GET THE CLOTHES BY CHRISTMAS

The Soldotna High School National Honor’s Society is hosting an annual blood drive on Wednesday, 8-2:45 pm November 9 for Students and Staff only.

Application Week at SoHi November 7th-11th, hosted by the Counseling Department. Show “proof” that you have APPLIED to be entered in a drawing for prizes! Applications to Military, Trade school, Certificate program, Junior college, College or University will be accepted (Proof of application can be a confirmation email, a printed/completed application, a confirmation screenshot on your phone, or acceptance letter/documentation.

Soldotna Stars Letterman Jackets are available to order at www.neffco.com. Click on Varsity Jackets, find our school by State, select Soldotna High School, starting at $149 you can personalize it anyway you would like. Any questions contact Heather Parkki, 907-260-7022. Makes a great Christmas gift!

Sophomore

Juniors

Seniors

SENIORS AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Leona Jackson from Josten’s will be here on Wednesday during lunch to pick up graduation orders and football ring orders. There is no payment due at this time, but the deadline for discounted prices is Wednesday, November 30. Get your caps and gowns, graduation announcements, ring orders, etc. in NOW!

Mr. Gordon is collecting Baby and Senior pictures for the Graduation Slide show. Turn in no more than one of each. December 2, 2016 is the due date for all pictures to be turned in. We will also be collecting video highlights from the various extra-curricular events throughout the year. Due date for the video highlights will be April 21, 2017 but please turn them into Mr. Gordon immediately after the events if possible. Pictures and video clips can be sent by email to dgordon@kpbsd.k12.ak.us. Pictures and video clips turned in after the above dates will not be included in the Graduation Senior Video/slide show.

There are two ways to order a transcript. Each way serves a different purpose.

If you need a transcript sent to a college or NCAA or a similar agency, then you will need to log on to: www.parchment.com to order transcripts to be sent. The request is then forwarded to SoHi. After processing, it then goes through cyberspace… rather than the US mail… to get to its destination, which is much faster! ALL transcripts that are headed for NCAA, colleges, etc. have to be processed this way!

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS! A final transcript is one that shows your second semester grades… If you order your transcript when we are IN second semester,,, you will need to make sure you choose “next grading period” when you go on to Parchment… that way your transcript request will wait until the grades are in at the end of the year before it is sent.

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If you need a transcript for scholarships, scholarship folders, insurance, etc., then, you will need to see Mrs. Treider in the Counseling Office.

Parents

Volunteers are also needed to help with the December Staff Appreciation luncheons at SoHi on December 7th and at SoPrep on December 15th. Please email Sheilah-Margaret Pothast at agr8fulmom@hotmail.com with “PTSA” in the subject line if you can assist Beth with either of these events.

The next meeting of the SoHi PTSA will be Thursday, November 10th at 5:30pm in the SoHi Staff Lounge. New members are always welcome! Please join us!

There are two ways to order a transcript. Each way serves a different purpose.

If you need a transcript sent to a college or NCAA or a similar agency, then you will need to log on to: www.parchment.com to order transcripts to be sent. The request is then forwarded to SoHi. After processing, it then goes through cyberspace… rather than the US mail… to get to its destination, which is much faster! ALL transcripts that are headed for NCAA, colleges, etc. have to be processed this way!

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS! A final transcript is one that shows your second semester grades… If you order your transcript when we are IN second semester,,, you will need to make sure you choose “next grading period” when you go on to Parchment… that way your transcript request will wait until the grades are in at the end of the year before it is sent.

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If you need a transcript for scholarships, scholarship folders, insurance, etc., then, you will need to see Mrs. Treider in the Counseling Office